Aptiv (NYSE:APTV) Price Target Lowered to $66.00 at Wells Fargo & Company

Aptiv (NYSE:APTV) had its price target cut by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $77.00 to $66.00 in a research report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “overweight” rating on the auto parts company’s stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s target price would indicate a potential upside of 39.74% from the stock’s previous close.

APTV has been the topic of several other research reports. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price target on shares of Aptiv from $81.00 to $90.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Barclays reduced their target price on Aptiv from $77.00 to $73.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Oppenheimer reduced their price objective on Aptiv from $106.00 to $84.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, April 13th. Argus decreased their target price on Aptiv from $99.00 to $69.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, May 27th. Finally, TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Aptiv in a research note on Wednesday. Nineteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $79.85.

Aptiv Price Performance

NYSE APTV traded down $0.49 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $47.23. The company had a trading volume of 3,382,072 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,994,392. The company has a market capitalization of $9.99 billion, a PE ratio of 27.95, a P/E/G ratio of 1.06 and a beta of 1.46. The company has a current ratio of 2.11, a quick ratio of 1.57 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.98. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $61.90 and a 200-day moving average price of $66.29. Aptiv has a twelve month low of $46.42 and a twelve month high of $88.93.

Aptiv (NYSE:APTV) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The auto parts company reported $1.63 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.42 by $0.21. Aptiv had a return on equity of 17.83% and a net margin of 1.77%.The company had revenue of $3.27 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.31 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $2.12 EPS. Aptiv’s quarterly revenue was up 2.3% on a year-over-year basis. Aptiv has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.600-5.800 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.250-1.350 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Aptiv will post 5.93 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Aptiv

In related news, EVP Katherine H. Ramundo sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $78.30, for a total transaction of $156,600.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 163,752 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $12,821,781.60. This trade represents a 1.21% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. 0.06% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Aptiv

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Larson Financial Group LLC grew its holdings in shares of Aptiv by 240.0% during the fourth quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 357 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 252 shares during the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. raised its holdings in Aptiv by 452.3% in the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 486 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 398 shares during the last quarter. Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new position in Aptiv in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $33,000. DV Equities LLC bought a new stake in Aptiv during the 4th quarter worth approximately $33,000. Finally, Eastern Bank grew its holdings in Aptiv by 702.9% during the 2nd quarter. Eastern Bank now owns 546 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 478 shares during the last quarter. 94.21% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Aptiv News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Aptiv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter adjusted EPS was $1.63, above the $1.42 analyst consensus, while revenue increased 2.3% year over year to $3.27 billion. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $613 million from $547 million, indicating improved margins and operating performance. Aptiv’s Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase Year Over Year
• Positive Sentiment: Aptiv is targeting approximately $300 million in 2026 revenue from robotics and drones, offering a potential growth avenue beyond its traditional automotive business. The company also repurchased 4.1 million shares for $250 million during the quarter, with $1.8 billion remaining under its buyback authorization. Aptiv expects 2026 revenue amid China weakness while targeting robotics and drone revenue
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst sentiment became more cautious: Deutsche Bank lowered Aptiv from “buy” to “hold” but assigned a $56 price target, while Fox Advisors cut its rating from “overweight” to “equal weight.” The Deutsche Bank target still implies meaningful upside from recent levels. Aptiv downgraded by Deutsche Bank
• Negative Sentiment: Aptiv reduced 2026 revenue guidance to $12.6 billion-$12.8 billion from $12.8 billion-$13.2 billion and adjusted EPS guidance to $5.60-$5.80 from $5.70-$6.10. Third-quarter EPS guidance of $1.25-$1.35 and revenue guidance of $3.1 billion-$3.2 billion were also below consensus expectations. Aptiv Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Negative Sentiment: Free cash flow was only $12 million in the quarter and negative $196 million year to date, adding to concerns about near-term cash generation. The guidance cut and China-related risks appear to be outweighing the quarterly earnings beat.

About Aptiv

Aptiv plc is a global automotive technology company that develops safer, greener and more connected solutions for the mobility industry. The company designs and supplies advanced electrical architectures, electronic systems and software that enable vehicle connectivity, active safety, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving capabilities. Aptiv’s customers include major automakers and mobility service providers seeking to integrate higher levels of automation, electrification and software-defined features into production vehicles and mobility platforms.

Product and service offerings span vehicle electrical systems and wiring, connectors and harnesses, high-voltage electrification components, power electronics and charging solutions, sensors and compute platforms that support ADAS and autonomous functions, and the software and services required to integrate and manage these systems.